Leaks

[Stormynights]

I guess this is more rant than anything because I don't think there is any help for me. I have never had a mask that didn't leak and I have tried so many and they all leak. The last mask I got was the dreamwear. I thought it might work but maybe I got the wrong size cushion. I got the medium and I think maybe I should have gotten the small. I am tired of spending so much money trying masks and I hate seeing Mr Frowny's ugly red face. I have tried full face, hybrids, nasal, and pillows. They all leak. I pretty much accepted the fact that I would always have leaks but now I am starting to get that urge to get fanatical again. I have been looking at the Amara but I am not sure that would give me any hope it is just one I haven't tried yet. I had a total face but gave it away before I tried it out. Pillow type masks don't cause face farts I hate that more than Mr. Frowny. I tried the Pilaro and it only came with the thin strap headgear at the time I got it. I think I need a mask that completely covers my head with a bungee cord around my neck. I don't think that would leak.

[Julie]

The obvious (but what the hell):

Do you lie down when trying on FF masks? Makes quite a difference.

Have you ever tried taping?

What about the Total Life (full coverage)?

Or liners?

[Stormynights]

The obvious (but what the hell):

Do you lie down when trying on FF masks? Makes quite a difference.

Have you ever tried taping?

What about the Total Life (full coverage)?

Or liners?

I have tried all of those. I did give my total face mask away right after I got it because a woman was looking for a mask for her brother and thought he might like one of those.

[palerider]

I think I need a mask that completely covers my head with a bungee cord around my neck. I don't think that would leak.

you jest, but:


they do exist.

[otrpu]

Stormynights,
Have you tried the Hybrid FFM. Has nasal pillows, with a much smaller mouth seal area. Kit comes w/three sizes cushions & pillows. Also, has a chin flap, so no chin strap is required. Link is in my equip list below. Hope you find what works for you.
Regards,
otrpu

[Cannuck 1]

Seems like there are only two other choices that can maybe help you.
You maybe need a hair net to help keep the mask in place and also a different pillow to help keep the straps from shifting on you.
I find when I get a haircut I do not have to many issues with leakage because the hair is shorter, I think it helps keep the straps from moving so much.
Just my two cents worth.

[M'ohms]

Stormy,

I had the same problems with every mask I tried. With ASV, my pressures go to 25 every night, so I have a party on my face each night. After trying so many different masks, I thought I'd try different headgear. In desperation I tried this one:

https://www.cpap.com/productpage/softca ... onics.html

Respironics Blue Mesh Softcap.

This was a game changer for me. I can now wear all those masks I tried without experiencing leaks. My go-to mask is the Quattro FX, so I had to re-angle the top straps downwards slightly. I also used the Amara View, The Hybrid, and the Total Face with no issues.

My DME swaps out the headgear that comes with a mask for the Blue Mesh Softcap headgear whenever I get a new mask. I have no extra expense outside of my first experiment.

[Stormynights]

The only thing I haven't tried is the one Palerider posted. The caps the Hybrid and I have a good pillow. I had problems before I started using the ASV machine. I tried fixed pressure and still leaks. I am a very restless sleeper so that must be my problem. I just think that if I can get the leaks settled down maybe I will settle down.